Tamale Pie With Cheddar & Cornmeal Crust Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie With Cheddar & Cornmeal Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium bell pepper, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/2 - 1 1/2 lb ground beef (or beef and pork mixture); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup salsa (I like hot!); 2 ounces tomato paste; 1/2 cup black olives; hot pepper sauce; 1/4 cup beer; Crust; 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups yogurt; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup scallion; 1 -2 jalapeno, diced finely

Servings: persons

Filling
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 - 1 1/2 lb ground beef (or beef and pork mixture)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa (I like hot!)
2 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup black olives
hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup beer
Crust
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups yogurt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup scallion
1 -2 jalapeno, diced finely

1
Grease 13x9x2 baking dish.
2
In a large skillet heat oil add the peppers and onions saute for 5 minutes.
3
Add beef to pan mixing to crumble cooking about about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in remaining ingredients plus 1/4 cup beer.
5
Put into prepared pan and set aside.
6
In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients, stir to mix well.
7
In an other bowl, whisk yogurt,eggs,and oil to blend.
8
Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, scallions and jalapeno.
9
Pour yogurt mixture over the cornmeal mixture and stir just till blended.
10
Top the filling with crust mixture.
11
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 4 teaspoons olive oil, 1 medium bell pepper, diced, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Tamale Pie With Cheddar & Cornmeal Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tamale Pie With Cheddar & Cornmeal Crust

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